2015 Geneva Motor Show: 2016 Range Rover Evoque to be showcased
Land Rover is set to showcase the 2016 Range Rover Evoque at this year's GenevaMotor Show and just before it does so, the company has released images and features of its luxury SUV. The changes have been carried on the exterior, the interior and the mechanicals.
The new Range Rover Evoque sports two new front grille designs. The standard grille has a fine mesh pattern while the Dynamic iteration will have a hexagonal shaped grille. The new Evoque also gets a new front bumper with large air dams that add to the sporty stance of the vehicle. The company has also introduced bonnet scoops in the five-door HSE Dynamic and Autobiography variants, which previously were only seen  in the coupe-styled Evoque. The rear spoiler is all new with a sleeker, integrated stop lamp and new roof fins which have a 3G antenna for better mobile phone signal reception.
Land Rover has also introduced fully adaptive LED headlamps for the first time in its vehicles. The company says that the new headlamps are energy efficient and reduce the strain on the Evoque's electrical system. In addition, three new alloy wheel designs debut with the 2016 Evoque.
The interiors have been fitted with new seats and instrument cluster. The seats in the top trims will feature optional massage seats which are 14-way electrically adjustable. An eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system adorns the dashboard. The system features Incontrol Touch that enables users to swipe between screens just as they would while using a smartphone. An Incontrol Plus equipped system in the top models consists of HDD-based navigation, wireless digital headphones and an option of either an 11 or 17 speaker Meridian sound system.
The 2016 Range Rover Evoque will also debut with the company's newly developed diesel engine called the Ingenium TD4. This all aluminium, four cylinder unit is lighter by almost 30kg when compared to the previous diesel. The engine will be available in two states of tune, 150PS and 180PS, depending on the model. By adopting an array of technologies such as Variable Valve Timing (VVT), selective catalytic reduction and a new low pressure exhaust gas recirculation system the new diesel engine is 18 per cent more efficient than the previous diesel engine, says Land Rover. In fact, the company has declared the new Evoque as the most efficient Range Rover in its history. The most efficient of models will bear a blue coloured Evoque badge.
The Evoque will also come with an option of a 240PS petrol engine, badged the Si4 which propels the vehicle from 0-100kmph in 7.6 seconds, according to Land Rover.
Land Rover will also introduce its All Terrain Response System (ATPC) in the 2016 Evoque, a feature which was only available in its Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models that are priced significantly higher that the Evoque. The SUV is loaded with a host of safety features such as Lane Keeping Assist, Attention Assist and Autonomous Emergency Braking. However, there is no word on which feature will be skimped and what will be retained for the India-spec model.
Land Rover will offer the new Evoque with a choice of three variants namely, the SE, HSE Dynamic and the range topping Autobiography.
| Whitley, UK, 23rd February 2015 â€" Land Rover has strengthened its fastest-selling model, the Range Rover Evoque. The luxury compact SUV features a comprehensive range of new design features and technologies to reinforce its status as the market leader. Range Rover Evoque's cutting-edge exterior design has been further enhanced with a selection of carefully chosen revisions. These updates include a new front bumper, two new grille designs, all-LED headlamps and three new alloy wheel designs. These changes will enhance Evoque's unique design to a broad range of customers. Interior changes include new seats and door casings, new infotainment system, accessed via an eight-inch touchscreen, and the introduction of new colour and materials such as Lunar Ice, Vintage Tan and Dark Cherry (Autobiography only) complementing Evoque's bold architectural forms. Land Rover's advanced new diesel engine also debuts. The new EU6-compliant four-cylinder Ingenium unit brings a class-leading combination of performance, refinement and efficiency. The cutting-edge engine, which is designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, provides up to 180PS, fuel economy of up to 68mpg (4.2l/100km) and CO2 emissions as low as 109g/km*. That makes the class-leading Evoque the most efficient Land Rover ever produced. Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer said: "The Range Rover Evoque first established and then dominated the luxury compact SUV sector generating worldwide acclaim and sales success. Our challenge has been to evolve the Evoque design without diluting its distinctive character." Jeremy Hicks, Jaguar Land Rover UK Managing Director said: "The Evoque has proven to be an enormous success in the UK with sales of 62,000 since its launch back in 2011. Clever design, class leading residuals and competitive cost of ownership have all been contributors to its success. "The 2016 model year Evoque builds on this achievement with a new engine line up delivering outstanding CO2 emissions down to 109g/km and for the first time; an all-wheel drive version under 130g/km. This combined with intelligent and relevant technology will ensure that the Range Rover Evoque is an attractive proposition to both private and fleet & business customers." Exterior Design Evoque's highly desirable design is a hallmark of this luxurious compact SUV. The introduction of the slimline LED foglamps and a noticeably wider tow-eye cover enhance the new front bumper design. The enlarged air intakes allude to its sporting character and create a more planted stance and further emphasise Evoque's assertive road presence. Two new grille designs are available in a range of premium finishes. Evoque's standard grille is distinguished by two bold horizontal bars and a new fine-mesh grille pattern. Dynamic derivatives feature a hexagonal design, and its more prominent mesh area lends a suitably performance-oriented character to these sporting derivatives. 2016 model year Evoque is the first Jaguar Land Rover to be offered with full-LED adaptive headlamps, providing superior visibility at night. This advanced technology has been pivotal in creating a signature headlamp and tail lamp design, working in harmony with Evoque's dramatic exterior. Enhancing safety and creating an even more striking visual statement, the indicator function is now integrated into Evoque's distinctive LED daytime-running lights (DRLs), sweeping across the full width of the light clusters. As an additional benefit, energy-efficient LED technology reduces the demands placed on Evoque's electrical systems. Elsewhere, the distinctive bonnet vents previously fitted only to coup models are introduced on five-door HSE Dynamic and Autobiography specification, bringing the sporting character of coup to the most versatile derivative. A new tailgate spoiler integrates a wider, slimmer high-level LED rear brake light and optional eye-catching new roof fins feature an integrated 3G antenna, for improved mobile phone signal. With three new alloy wheel designs with two finishes and an extensive palette of exterior colours with available contrast roof designs, the possibilities for creating an Evoque to a customer's individual specification are now almost endless. Interior design New seats and door casings combined with a redesigned instrument binnacle promote a sophisticated ambiance to the overall interior. New premium soft-touch materials create improved levels of quality with a broader specification range than ever before. Standard models feature Taurus grained leather and powered eight-way adjustment while flagship models feature new unique-in-class front massage seats (optional) with 14-way electric adjustment. Owners can choose from up to 12 colourways â€" two of which are new (Lunar Ice and Vintage Tan) â€" while customer configurable ambient interior lighting provides additional visual drama on the inside. New engines The new aluminium Ingenium diesel engine brings class-leading efficiency to the 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque, making it the most efficient production Land Rover ever. The new engines are manufactured at the company's advanced new £500m Engine Manufacturing Centre in the West Midlands, UK. The all-aluminium Ingenium TD4 engine, 20-30kg lighter than its predecessor with stiff cylinder blocks and decoupled injectors ensuring low levels of vibration and noise intrusion, is available in two power outputs: 150PS (eD4 2WD) offering fuel economy of up to 68mpg* (4.2 l/100km) and class-leading CO2 emissions of 109g/km*, while the potent 180PS unit offers 59mpg* (4.8 l/100km) and CO2 emissions from 125g/km*. The 150PS unit is 18% more fuel efficiency versus the Evoque's previous diesel engines. A range of advanced features have been applied to the Ingenium engines to ensure outstanding environmental performance, including variable valve timing and a series of low friction technologies. Selective catalytic reduction and a new low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system significantly reduce NOx emissions. Service intervals for the TD4 engine have been extended from 16,000 miles to 21,000 miles to reduce running costs on the new lightweight engines. The 2016 model year Evoque is also offered with Land Rover's existing advanced 240PS Si4 petrol engine. Delivering strong performance, Si4 derivatives can accelerate from 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in just 7.6 seconds and achieve a top speed of 217km/h (135mph), and return fuel economy of 36mpg* (7.8 l/100km) and CO2 emissions of 181g/km*. Efficient Capability The 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque will be the first Land Rover vehicle to be designated as an 'E-Capability' variant. The most efficient models will wear a blue 'Evoque' badge, applied to the eD4 109g/km (coupe) and 113g/km (five-door) front-wheel drive derivatives, highlighting the status of Land Rover's most efficient vehicles. Advanced consumer-centric technology The range of improvements engineered into the 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque includes a series of new convenience features, with an all-new eight-inch InControlTM Touch touchscreen infotainment system providing a more intuitive experience. InControlTM Touch is fitted as standard equipment on SE Evoque models, featuring easy-to-navigate menus and allowing users to swipe between screens just like a smartphone. InControlTM Apps allows owners to access many popular smartphone apps using the centrally-mounted touchscreen on the central console. Additionally, the six-speaker stereo system can be upgraded to include SD-card based satellite navigation, with DAB radio featuring as standard across the range. InControlTM Touch Plus, standard on HSE Dynamic and Autobiography, can also be specified, comprising HDD-based navigation, a rear-seat entertainment system complete with a pair of eight-inch video screens and wireless digital headphones, and an 11- or 17-speaker Meridian audio system. An innovative hands-free tailgate function also adds a new dimension to the convenience of Evoque ownership. It allows owners to automatically open and close the tailgate by waving a foot beneath the rear bumper, whilst not compromising security. The handy feature is even compatible with a tow bar and greatly improves access to the luggage space when returning to the vehicle with bags of shopping. Class-leading capability The 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque's class-leading capability has been enhanced by the introduction of Land Rover's innovative All-Terrain Progress Control (ATPC), first seen on the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. The stress-reducing technology maintains a pre-determined speed (selected using the cruise control function) in forward or reverse gears between 1.1mph and 19mph (1.8km/h to 30km/h), allowing the driver to concentrate on negotiating tricky terrain. ATPC makes Evoque's class-leading off-road capability more accessible and enjoyable than ever. Safety features A range of innovative new features enhance 2016 model year Evoque's comprehensive array of safety features. Lane-Keeping Assist uses the stereo digital camera to prevent unintended lane changes by monitoring road markings. If the vehicle begins to drift into an adjacent lane without the driver signalling beforehand, Lane-Keeping Assist applies a gentle steering correction to maintain its lane position. Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) prevents or greatly reduces the severity of accidents in the event of the driver failing to take preventative action. Using an advanced forward-facing stereo digital camera, the system can identify potential hazards ahead. If a collision risk is detected, the driver is alerted by visual and audible prompts and, if the driver fails to take evasive action, the system helps to avoid collisions below 32mph (50km/h), and reduces the severity of an impact at speeds below 50mph, (80km/h). Attention Assist Estimation completes the trio of advanced new safety systems fitted to 2016 model year Evoque. It monitors steering inputs to detect when a driver is at risk of falling asleep at the wheel. Audible alarms and visual warnings signal when drowsiness is detected. Evoque: the most desirable luxury compact SUV The 2016 model year Evoque's trim levels have been realigned to match those of the Range Rover Sport so customers have the choice of three highly-desirable models: SE, HSE Dynamic and Autobiography. More than 400,000 Evoques have been produced globally since its introduction in 2011 making the premium compact SUV the fastest-selling Land Rover of all time. Last year, 2014, marked the Evoque's most successful year to date, with 125,364 global sales. This sales success has been accompanied by critical acclaim, as Evoque has won more than 165 international awards since launch. The hugely successful model will also be the most efficient car in its class when deliveries begin in August 2015, in over 170 markets worldwide. The revised 2016MY derivative line-up will benefit from enhanced technology and feature across the new range, with associated pricing levels likely to be around 5% above the outgoing model. Specific pricing will be released in early April. | |